ASHLEY SHERWOOD

ASHLEY SHERWOOD

3rd Grade Teacher

Kelley Smith Elementary School

Email: asherwood(AT)my(DOT)putnamschools(DOT)org

About Me

Hey
y'all! I'm Ashley Sherwood... I live right here in Palatka and there's
NO place I'd rather call home, scorching hot summers and all!! This
year I'm starting my 5th year {GASP!!!!} teaching. I started out my
teaching career in First Grade and after 2 years with my now 9-year-old
and 3 year old, I made the switch to teach 3rd grade a couple years ago.
And I LOVED it! I found a whole new love for teaching again.

When
I realized being a teacher is what I wanted to become we put all our
faith in God's plan for our life, graduated and then applied for a brand
new adventure here at Kelley Smith. God sure knows what He's doing ;)
Now I am starting my and 3rd year in 3rd grade :)

When I?m
not teaching, I?m busy being mom to my two precious wonderful children
who pretty much keep me laughing non-stop! My oldest is starting 4th
grade this year and my baby will be in Pre-K! Can somebody PLEASE tell
me how to slow down time?!?!

I'm a proud wife of the most
wonderful husband in the world named Chris who is truly my love, my
heart, my everything. Without him I would not be a sane person,
literally. We have been together for 18 years and married for 13. I
also **attempt** to be domestic, but my efforts usually fall short.
There are dust bunnies that greet me in the evenings, piles of laundry
waiting to be washed, and random toys strewn throughout the house.
Cleaning up after kids is like eating Oreo's while trying to brush your
teeth. Can I get an amen?!?! When I?m not working on school stuff, I
love crafting, home decorating, and cooking. Even though I?m not super
consistent.

I never could have anticipated how the Lord would
bless me in other ways. God is great, isn?t He? I have made some of my
best friends through teaching in Putnam County and met some of the most
amazing educators & people! I?m continually inspired by all the
amazing teachers who share their ideas and feel like I?m such a better
teacher because of all of our collaboration. There are so many
talented, amazing educators out there!

I believe that learning
should be hands-on, full of content and rigor, creative, and meaningful.
Most of all, learning should be FUN! There's nothing I love more than
knowing my kids don't even realize they're learning because they're
having so much fun through the process. While I love having cute
materials and classroom decor, I believe that content can't be
ignored...ain't nobody got time for "fluff"! Never underestimate the
value of highly engaging material coupled with strong instruction. Just
because it's cute doesn't mean there's no substance! :)